Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This is similar to my tactics games writeup and Enderal (huge Skyrim mod) writeup where I spoil some interesting game designer / systems design things. I don't discuss much of the game narrative. I assume general game design knowledge but minimal Deathloop-specific knowledge.

Fighting 52

Fighting NPC Puzzle AI 52

Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Earlier in MUD design, these zones even “repopped” all at once. It was like resetting a little stage-play; the NPC actors hit their marks and reappeared at their start location. This, in fact, was what my signature design style was. Highly narrative, intricate puzzles, and immersive storytelling. So is FFXIV.

Sandbox 64

Sandbox Simulation Content Scripting 64

Radiator Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

A broughlike is a variation on a roguelike named after designer Michael Brough , who has spoken before on his design patterns like square tiles, orthogonal movement, turn parity, glitching, limited info, simple maze designs, minimal resources. A dense randomized mini-chess puzzle where everything matters.

Code 52

Code Educational Education Prototyping 52